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Myanmar’s military-backed government rejected ASEAN's call for the unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi and dismissed the need for the organization’s special envoy. The government stated that any full and unconditional release must follow the law, while President Min Aung Hlaing previously dismissed the ASEAN peace plan. Despite Myanmar's rebuffs, the Philippines welcomed a recent meeting between Suu Kyi and an International Committee of the Red Cross representative.

Myanmar’s military-backed government rejected ASEAN's renewed call for the unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi and dismissed the need for the organization's special envoy. The foreign ministry stated that while sentences were commuted on humanitarian grounds, full release must follow the law. Min Aung Hlaing also dismissed ASEAN's peace plan, saying some member states had discriminated against Myanmar.

Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with a Red Cross representative in Naypyitaw, marking the first such visit since her detention began in 2021. The meeting, confirmed by the ICRC, included private conversation and was described by her son as a positive development after years of limited contact.

Aung San Suu Kyi met with International Committee of the Red Cross representative Arnaud de Baecque in Myanmar's capital, a rare public interaction since her detention following the 2021 military coup. Photos from the meeting showed her smiling and cutting a birthday cake, but details of the discussion remain undisclosed.

Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with the International Committee of the Red Cross in the capital, marking a rare contact with the outside world since her detention in 2021. The meeting was confirmed by the military-backed government and ICRC, with photos showing Suu Kyi appearing relaxed and smiling, though details of the discussion were not disclosed.

Myanmar's former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with the International Committee of the Red Cross' representative in the capital, with photographs showing her appearing relaxed and smiling. The military-backed government did not disclose details of the discussion or the meeting's location. Calls for her access and release persist amid ongoing political tensions.

Myanmar’s military government reported that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with the International Committee of the Red Cross’ representative in the capital on Monday. This meeting represents a rare contact with the outside world.

Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi met with the International Committee of the Red Cross’ representative in the capital. The meeting, confirmed by the military-backed government, included photographs showing Suu Kyi shaking hands and meeting in a wood-paneled room, with no details disclosed about the discussion. Additional images suggested a birthday celebration for her 81st birthday.

Aung San Suu Kyi met with the International Committee of the Red Cross' representative in the capital. The meeting is described as a rare moment of contact with the outside world by Myanmar’s military government.

Gaza civil defence teams recovered 112 Palestinian remains, including 40 children, 38 women, and seven people with disabilities, from rubble in the Sabra neighbourhood of Gaza City after 136 hours of digging. The International Committee of the Red Cross supported the operation, and teams believe 157 bodies remain buried underground.

Israel released the remains of soldier Patrick Bakarian to Lebanon via the International Committee of the Red Cross. The soldier had been missing since April 19 and was later found killed. Israeli attacks have killed at least 4,324 people in Lebanon since March.

The 'Red Ribbons' campaign is urging the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to resume independent visits to Palestinians held in Israeli prisons, following a Supreme Court ruling that overturned a ban on humanitarian access. Israel's Prison Service has imposed restrictions, including limiting visits to once every three months and capping meetings at five prisoners, effectively undermining the court's decision. The ICRC has expressed readiness to restart visits but has not yet received a date for access.

Yemen's Houthis claim Saudi Arabia bombed Sanaa International Airport, ending a de-escalation phase and vowing retaliation. They accuse Riyadh of violating the 2022 ceasefire agreement, while Saudi authorities have not commented. The Houthis also allege Saudi Arabia hindered a Red Cross aircraft at the airport.

Bellingcat geolocated footage showing coffins in newly dug trenches near La Esperanza, Venezuela, following recent earthquakes. Reports indicate 150 unidentified bodies were buried in individual graves at the site, with a resident noting refrigerated trucks transporting bodies. The death toll is estimated at over 3,500 and may reach 10,000.

Gaza marks 1,000 days of war following the Hamas-led attack on Israel, with over 2 million Palestinians displaced and ongoing Israeli strikes causing civilian casualties. A fragile ceasefire has stalled reconstruction efforts, and Israel aims to control 70% of Gaza, increasing risks for civilians.

The 1,000th day of war in Gaza marks ongoing conflict since the Hamas-led attack on Israel, with over 2 million Palestinians displaced and stalled ceasefire efforts. Israeli strikes continue despite a fragile ceasefire, resulting in 1,053 Palestinian deaths since October 10, while the Trump-created Board of Peace faces challenges in Hamas disarming and reconstruction.

Japan announced a $15m emergency grant to address humanitarian crises in Iran, Lebanon, and the occupied West Bank, with aid delivered through the ICRC, IFRC, and the Japan Platform. An additional $640,000 will support NGO-led relief efforts in Lebanon.

Three pregnant Palestinian women, including Manar Karaja, Amina al-Taweel, and Dana Joudeh, are detained in harsh conditions at Damon Prison in Israel, with families and the Red Cross barred from visits since October 2023. The Palestinian Prisoners' Club reports overcrowding, poor sanitation, and inadequate medical care, raising risks to the women and their unborn children.

Israel's military campaign in southern Lebanon may destroy civil records for up to 250,000 people, including land deeds and property ownership documents in Bint Jbeil district. Residents fear the destruction of these records will complicate post-war reconstruction and leave them legally untethered from their homes. Lebanese authorities have been unable to access critical records stored in the Grand Serail administrative building due to Israeli control of the area.

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) warns that thousands of Palestinians buried under rubble in Gaza may never be identified due to decomposition and loss of forensic evidence. Gaza is estimated to have 61.5 million tonnes of debris, 20 times more than all conflict-generated rubble since 2008, with 73,000 reported killed and over 3,000 missing.

The International Committee of the Red Cross warns that thousands of Palestinians buried in Gaza’s rubble may never be identified as recovery efforts remain slow and bodies risk decomposition or skeletonization. ICRC spokesperson Pat Griffiths stated that delays in retrieving remains increase identification challenges.

Israel’s Supreme Court ruled that the government must allow the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to visit Palestinian prisoners, rejecting a ban on such visits. The decision affirms Red Cross access under international law.

Sudan's three-year war has resulted in over 8,000 missing people, with many buried in unmarked graves across the country. Families like that of Fahmy al-Fateh, who disappeared over a year ago, struggle with uncertainty about their loved ones' fates. The International Committee of the Red Cross has resolved over 1,000 cases but many remain unaccounted for.

The Yemen government and Houthis will release over 1,600 prisoners of war in a UN-backed agreement facilitated by the ICRC. This exchange is considered the largest swap between the two sides. The agreement aims to bring hundreds of detainees from both sides back to their respective homes.

The International Committee of the Red Cross reports that the number of people displaced by conflict in Colombia has doubled in the last year due to continued fighting between armed groups, resulting in worsening conditions for civilians. The annual report highlights the struggles faced by Colombian civilians. Conflict and displacement persist in the region.

The article discusses recovering the dead in Gaza, highlighting the devastating situation and humanitarian efforts. The conflict has resulted in significant loss of life, and recovery operations are underway. International organizations are involved in providing aid.

ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric warned about the devastating impact of the war in Iran on civilians during her recent visit to the country. She highlighted the humanitarian crisis and risks faced by non-combatants.

Israel conducted devastating bombings in Lebanon following a US-Iran ceasefire announcement, killing over 200 people and sparking global condemnation. The strikes, which targeted densely populated areas with heavy munitions, drew outrage from the International Committee of the Red Cross and other humanitarian groups amid efforts to preserve the fragile truce.